ETI / Starwin, a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer based in Dayton, Ohio, has been awarded three new contracts from Warner Robins Air Force Base to support the long-term sustainment and modernization of the U.S. Air Force's C-5 Galaxy aircraft.
These awards mark a continued vote of confidence in ETI’s role as a strategic manufacturing partner for the Department of Defense. As the intellectual property (IP) holder for select C-5 components, ETI is uniquely positioned as the front-runner to deliver mission-critical parts and assemblies required under the Air Force’s ongoing C-5 modernization roadmap.
The C-5 Galaxy, one of the largest military transport aircraft in the world, remains essential to U.S. global mobility and heavy airlift missions. There are currently 52 aircraft in the active fleet, maintained across three primary sustainment bases: Dover AFB (DE), Travis AFB (CA), and Westover ARB (MA), with depot-level maintenance centralized at Warner Robins AFB (GA).
The current modernization effort—known as the Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program (RERP)—focuses on avionics upgrades, structural reinforcement, and propulsion enhancements designed to extend the aircraft’s service life through 2040 and beyond. ETI’s awarded scope supports these objectives through the delivery of complex, precision-machined armrest assemblies, structural pins, and shrouds under long-lead and quick-turn schedules.
“We are proud to support Warner Robins and the entire C-5 sustainment community.
​Our integrated capabilities in 5-axis CNC machining, aerospace welding, composite fabrication, kitting, and full-spectrum program management allow us to solve the most complex challenges in military aircraft modernization.” - Andrew Chavez
In addition to its legacy support for the C-5 Galaxy, ETI is the go-to site for integrated manufacturing solutions across fighter jets and rotorcraft platforms, as detailed on our Capabilities Page.
These latest awards underscore ETI’s position as a key player in American aerospace readiness—delivering reliability, innovation, and execution that meet the mission, every time.

About ETI / Starwin
With over 50 years of aerospace and defense manufacturing excellence, ETI / Starwin provides precision components and integrated systems for the U.S. military and its contractors. Specializing in complex work packages for fixed-wing, rotary, and transport aircraft, ETI offers a full suite of capabilities including CNC machining, composites, assembly, and program management.

ETI Technologies and Starwin Industries proudly participated in the 2025 Army Aviation Association of America (Quad A) Annual Summit in Nashville, engaging with key stakeholders to discuss the future of Army aviation.

ETI delivered it's first set of V-280 Valor tooling in collaboration with Final Rev. The Bell V-280 Valor was selected for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program, the V-280 is set to enter low-rate initial production in 2028, with initial fielding planned for 2030. Bell's new 447,000-square-foot facility in Fort Worth, Texas, will support this production.

More Info:
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https://www.bellflight.com/products/bell-v-280

https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2025/exclusive-bell-v-280-valors-unique-tiltrotor-aircraft-to-transform-us-army-air-assault-under-fy2025-plan

​During the conference, ETI and Starwin engaged in strategic discussions with KIHOMAC to address an anticipated surge in C-5 Galaxy crew seat kit supply. Owning the intellectual property for these kits positions ETI to rapidly respond to increased demand, ensuring the readiness of the Air Force's strategic airlift fleet. 

AH-64 Apache: Celebrating over five million flight hours, the Apache remains a cornerstone of Army aviation. Boeing is advancing the AH-64E with the Version 6.5 upgrade, introducing an open systems interface to enhance modularity and future-proofing.

More Info:

https://www.boeing.com/defense/ah-64-apache/

​https://www.defensedaily.com/as-army-moves-on-from-ah-64d-boeing-says-early-to-know-on-next-apache-multi-year/army/

CH-47 Chinook: The Army continues to modernize its heavy-lift capabilities with the CH-47F Block II variant. Recent contracts, including a $240 million agreement for five MH-47G Block II helicopters, underscore the platform's enduring relevance.

More Info:

https://www.boeing.com/defense/ch-47-chinook/

https://www.govconwire.com/2025/03/boeing-240million-army-contract-mh-47g-block-ii-chinook-helicopters/

ETI Technologies and Starwin Industries, located in Dayton Ohio, specialize in delivering mission-critical components and sustainment solutions for military aviation platforms. With a focus on quality, agility, and a constant pursuit of excellence, the companies are trusted partners in advancing the capabilities of the U.S. armed forces.

Lockheed CEO Jim Taiclet described the future upgrade as turning the
​F-35 chassis into a “Ferrari,” with more stealth technology and new long-range tracking systems and weapons to “supercharge” the jet. ​